tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.comments2023-04-17T08:39:32.813-04:00a forever familyJosh and Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06758601619986184392noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-53760787669520995812018-01-24T08:41:49.649-05:002018-01-24T08:41:49.649-05:00Hey there, I know this is a long shot since you ha...Hey there, I know this is a long shot since you haven't posted in a couple of years, but we are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia. Our daughter came from Engida orphanage and then went to live at our agency's care center. We just found out yesterday that the care center may be closing soon, and I am assuming she will be sent back to Engida. I am very worried for her as she is only two and the care center is where she has spent the majority of her life. I am hoping you can ease my fears and tell me a little bit about Engida. Thank you for your help!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382191892388594417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-75317128791859070232015-03-27T13:08:43.844-04:002015-03-27T13:08:43.844-04:00Hi Jaclyn
It seems like we are in the same situat...Hi Jaclyn<br /><br />It seems like we are in the same situation. I stumbled across your blog while searching for info. We also live very close to you and have a son named Dawit! If you wouldn't mind I would love to connect and ask you some questions! <br /><br />Thank you! <br /><br />Reesa reesarae@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-14108831004943236782013-10-18T21:22:12.715-04:002013-10-18T21:22:12.715-04:00Thanks for the update and we pray with you as you ...Thanks for the update and we pray with you as you are waiting and wondering. Praying also for your little guy and whatever situation he may be in.<br />We love you!Mme MaKhotsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757060234074835511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-41727187264049161662013-10-18T12:29:08.533-04:002013-10-18T12:29:08.533-04:00You have the patience of Job. :)You have the patience of Job. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-29249001875907838922013-02-16T16:46:59.520-05:002013-02-16T16:46:59.520-05:00I really enjoyed that video, thanks!I really enjoyed that video, thanks!Mme MaKhotsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757060234074835511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-51278933957715295222013-01-11T08:04:46.862-05:002013-01-11T08:04:46.862-05:00Jaclyn,
I'm sorry that you had to go through ...Jaclyn,<br /><br />I'm sorry that you had to go through such sad times but am praising God that your adoption is going through with great speed. I have a friend who adopted two sons from Ethopia. Her boys are fantastic. :) Praying for you.<br /><br />-ShannonShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738429518624121489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-87726819003014483692012-07-23T16:20:56.307-04:002012-07-23T16:20:56.307-04:00Praying for you as you wait my friend and praising...Praying for you as you wait my friend and praising God for His provision.Mme MaKhotsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757060234074835511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-14045337799509192762012-06-06T14:58:37.509-04:002012-06-06T14:58:37.509-04:00Praying for your family and for all those children...Praying for your family and for all those children who are wishing for a family, but waiting for people to get their paperwork done.<br />AnitaMme MaKhotsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757060234074835511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-36456151180275341062012-05-16T13:23:34.320-04:002012-05-16T13:23:34.320-04:00Thanks for sharing your heart and your sruggles wh...Thanks for sharing your heart and your sruggles while waiting and while reading a challenging book. God has chosen a special child for you and while we may never know the details of his birth mother choice, we praise God that He had a plan and has made a way for this special child to come into a loving home where he won't have to worry about being too cold or too hungry or alone! Praying for you as you wait!<br />AnitaMme MaKhotsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757060234074835511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-37530177728586157712011-12-27T14:22:11.964-05:002011-12-27T14:22:11.964-05:00I am praying with you that the papers are on their...I am praying with you that the papers are on their way or even already here in Lesotho. God is working good things for your family and your new child.Mme MaKhotsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757060234074835511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-1923004835850050922011-12-25T15:31:19.526-05:002011-12-25T15:31:19.526-05:00If he was here, I promise that he had a great Chri...If he was here, I promise that he had a great Christmas. I visited them and made sure they each had something special. It can NEVER replace a mother's love, but I hope it can give you a little peace while you wait. I love you so much and am praying for you and Josh while you wait eagerly to bring home a little blessing from Lesotho. God knew where your son would be spending his Christmas and while we both wish is was with you, we will trust God's plan!<br />Loving you across the miles,<br />AnitaMme MaKhotsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757060234074835511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-77156601392720260922011-10-14T20:15:06.076-04:002011-10-14T20:15:06.076-04:00I love that God puts those "divine moments&qu...I love that God puts those "divine moments" in our lives. He is Sooo good!! I'll be praying for you. <br />VirginiaQiChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17419018478150083426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-88220082961003366602011-09-01T15:22:33.919-04:002011-09-01T15:22:33.919-04:00I can't wait to see who you get matched with!!...I can't wait to see who you get matched with!!<br />BryanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-45785709750348652142011-08-11T16:31:02.861-04:002011-08-11T16:31:02.861-04:00Hope the homestudy went well! We are praying for y...Hope the homestudy went well! We are praying for you.Mme MaKhotsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757060234074835511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-14091768987092730262011-08-11T16:27:55.676-04:002011-08-11T16:27:55.676-04:00Thanks for sharing, it will be a blessing for us t...Thanks for sharing, it will be a blessing for us to watch and be a part of this process with you!Mme MaKhotsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757060234074835511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-21280663494953432842011-02-28T16:40:06.484-05:002011-02-28T16:40:06.484-05:00I forgot that churches MAY include Scripture passa...I forgot that churches MAY include Scripture passages as well.Josh and Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758601619986184392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-58726361143900256612010-12-13T16:57:05.336-05:002010-12-13T16:57:05.336-05:00I like that a lot!! Thanks for the suggestion, Ch...I like that a lot!! Thanks for the suggestion, Chad.Josh and Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758601619986184392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-17905093124910014362010-12-13T13:30:03.970-05:002010-12-13T13:30:03.970-05:00what about livingwhole.blogspot.com?what about livingwhole.blogspot.com?chad mccallumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-53859301080003232142010-10-09T10:01:39.705-04:002010-10-09T10:01:39.705-04:00Jordan, thank you for your comments. As iron shar...Jordan, thank you for your comments. As iron sharpens iron, you have helped me to define and redefine my perspective. Your feedback is always appreciated.<br /><br />Regarding the Gospel of John passage about eating the flesh and drinking the blood - there is no doubt that that is a "tough saying" of Jesus. I suspect, and I'm just thinking off the cuff here, that John may in some way be combating the Gnosticism that was rising to the surface in his day in the sense that the Gnostics essentially denied the humanity of Christ therefore partaking of Christ is purely a spiritual exercise. <br /><br />I wonder if John reacting against that sort of mentality. What are your thoughts? We can talk more when we get together.Josh and Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758601619986184392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-443844856062170122010-10-07T23:36:16.583-04:002010-10-07T23:36:16.583-04:00Josh,
This is really well done.
I am going to try...Josh,<br />This is really well done.<br /><br />I am going to try and email this to Jim and Tom. I think what you have written here will help them see where I am trying to go with the prayer room at AWC.<br /><br />My question would be about the "eat my flesh" and "drink my blood" statements.<br /><br />I have my suspicions and opinions about what meanings we should draw from these, but I already know what I think and would like to hear your perspective... :-)<br /><br />JordanJordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-23499304853904328622010-10-07T23:30:58.086-04:002010-10-07T23:30:58.086-04:00Josh,
Would you agree that the Baptism of the Hol...Josh,<br /><br />Would you agree that the Baptism of the Holy Sprit happens at the time of salvation by grace through faith?<br /><br />I think that is the line of reasoning that I use to tie 'baptism' to 'salvation'. I may be having difficulty being in complete agreement with you since I see two baptisms: a baptism of the spirit at the point of salvation, and a symbolic water baptism (although, in some cases it is possible that both could happen at the same time). It occurs to me that this is how I make sense of the multiple baptismal passages.<br /><br />I think you have read my argument that salvation is a point (sealing of the Holy Spirit at the time of belief/faith) then a process (working out our salvation, sanctification, publicly proclaiming our faith via water baptism, etc), and then a future point of salvation when we are raised in glory (1 cor 15:43).<br /><br />It seems to me there are many concepts in play at the point of salvation: grace, faith, baptism, sealing of the Holy Spirit, and of course the atonement of Jesus is involved.<br /><br />JordanJordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-12464437594757779692010-10-07T08:36:36.833-04:002010-10-07T08:36:36.833-04:00Jordan, good to hear from you and thank you for st...Jordan, good to hear from you and thank you for stopping by. You are exactly right regarding the Titus passage - that's the only passage in the NT that makes the explicit connection between salvation and baptism. That passage needs to be interpreted in light of the other baptismal passages which do not make the connection so explicit. My argument is that salvation is through faith in the atoning sacrifice of Christ (Eph. 2:8). So I agree with you on this. Baptism in and of itself does not "save" only by grace through faith.Josh and Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758601619986184392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-62865382219062349842010-10-07T00:04:14.270-04:002010-10-07T00:04:14.270-04:00Josh,
I am not sure I agree with "Notice that...Josh,<br />I am not sure I agree with "Notice that in none of the core meanings of baptism that Scripture gives us is salvation mentioned as a benefit of baptism."<br /><br />Ephesians 2:8 "For by grace you have been saved through faith." I believe this verse is about salvation. Titus 3:5 uses the word "saved" twice and Acts 2:38 says to Repent - be baptized - receive forgiveness of sins - receive the Holy Spirit. That looks an awful lot like "salvation" to me.Jordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-47502751941442554982010-09-16T10:28:16.396-04:002010-09-16T10:28:16.396-04:00What a pleasant surprise. Being new to the whole ...What a pleasant surprise. Being new to the whole book review arena, I'm excited that you have stopped by to say "Hello!" I look forward to reading other books you have written Mr. Staub and I hope you'll stop by again soon.<br /><br />Grace & Peace,<br />JoshJosh and Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758601619986184392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30394646.post-20835207968872146422010-09-16T00:38:46.775-04:002010-09-16T00:38:46.775-04:00Thanks for reading carefully then understanding an...Thanks for reading carefully then understanding and appreciating what I set out to do in About You.Dick Staubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03998449209605497441noreply@blogger.com